Park Day!!

Hey Folks!
It is finally nice out.
Come on out and enjoy the break in the weather!!
 

Crosby Park Playground, Main Street, Centerville

Thursday

12:30ish-2:30ish
Relax and fellowship with other Moms while the kids enjoy this lovely area.  

Kids of all ages are encouraged to come out, not just the little ones!

Bring change for the 1856 General Store across the street or enjoy the library and the thrift store near-by.
 

Get Directions here!
The Park is just across the street from this address.

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Book Sale

Cape Cod Pace Used Book and Curricula Sale!!

When: Wednesday, June 8th 9am-1pm

Where: Christ Chapel, Centerville, Ma

Everyone is welcome to sell at this event, the more the merrier.  

If you would like to sell your used books and curriculum, here is what you need to do!

1. Print out this form to price your books, tape 2 labels on each book, one for the cashier and a back-up in case one gets lost.  

2. Drop off is Tuesday, June 7th from 6-9 at Christ Chapel in Centerville.  Our monthly meeting will be held there that night so we will be hanging out and gabbing as will some of our teens.  We will be setting up the tables that evening for the sale.   

You also need to give Lori Chapman $3.00 to help defray the cost of using the building when you drop off your books.

3. If you can't get there that night, call around and see if you can drop them off with someone who is going to the meeting.

4. You need to pick up any unsold books at 1:00, the end of the sale or they will go to PACE who will donate them as needed.

There will be the famous FREE table as well!

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June Meeting Information

1. June Meeting~Date June 7th 6p.m.-9p.m at Christ Chapel this month so we can set up for the curriculum sale!!  If you are selling books, they need to be dropped off during the meeting or find someone who can drop them for you.
   

• We will be doing the set -up for used book/curriculum sale on the following day, Wed. June 8th 9-12
  
• You can print out the labels here.  Two labels per book. One inside and one outside. 
  
• Cash only (unless individual seller is present and will accept personal checks)
• Cost to sell:$3.00 for donation to the church. Books/curriculum should be sold in increments of dollars, priced to bless other homeschoolers.
  
• Free table will be available.
• All payments & unsold books to be picked up by 1p.m. or they will be donated to distribute as needed.
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• We will also be planning for the upcoming year
  
• (many ideas including but not limited to: formal support(meetings with a topic at members' homes or a church location)
  
• casual support meetings ( at Barnes & Noble including the teens)
  
• Writing Co-Op,
  
• Shakespeare Class and Club sign up sheet will be available, space is limited and there are specific requirements.
• Formal Mentoring  Program (workbook and 4-8 week commitment for both parents; for new or families with young children who need someone to come along side); several of our members already mentor.
• park days, skating days,horseback riding, MassHOPE booksale, etc.
• If folks can't make this meeting please send ideas/areas you are willing to lead/help to Lizzie & Lori via e-mail A.S.A.P. so we can include them at the June meeting.

   

    3.    Sign-up sheets will be at the meeting for above co-ops and programs plus deposit/payment and any other activities that need    advanced planning/contact lists and collection of money by coordinator.

 

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Announcement

2nd day of spring clothing swap canceled to to conflicts with space

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In anticipation of the mentoring meeting tonight..

I offer this page to you, it is something I have worked on over the years.  

People often ask why we do what we do.  This page is our answer to the question.  

If you homeschool and blog, I highly recommend working on an "our homeschool" page for yourself and for others.

Blessings, 

Lizzie

Our Homeschool.

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Spring Clothing Swap!

Happy Spring to Everyone!

PACE  will be hosting a spring clothing swap at Christ Chapel in Centerville, 

Wednesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 21st from 9am-12pm
This is a chance to pass on your outgrown clothes and find some new treasures.

 Details:

DROP OFF ITEMS: Tuesday April 19th, we will be dropping off our clothes between 9:00 a..m and 12:00 Noon.
The swap will be held Wednesday from 9:00 to noon and Thursday from 9:00 to Noon.
PACE is having their annual standardized testing in the building those days, please be mindful of the testing atmosphere, while in the fellowship hall.
Please keep your kids with you so we don't disturb the ones testing. 

We will be using the transept between the fellowship hall and the sanctuary.

How can you help? 
1)Tell other homeschooling families about this.
2)When you arrive you may sort the clothes yourself or drop them off.
3) At the end of the swap, we will be donating all of the extras to the Salvation Army or another organization.

If anyone would like to help at the end, please Terri at chickenlady17 at yahoo dot com

A few reminders:

Clean and items without stains are appreciated.

Books, curriculum and movies may be included.

Grocery bags will be a blessing for the 'shoppers'.

Thank you everyone who participated last time. I just love the shoes I found there. Please email me if you can help with this in any way.

See you in April,

~Terri G.

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For What it's Worth

I have made many a parenting mistake and expect to make many more.  I have read up on discipline, spoken and read about discipline and disciplined in any number of ways.  Most of them were wrong, because it was more about ME.  I so often reacted as if their behavior were a personal attack.  And sometimes, when I am tired or ill or fed up, I still do.

Reaching the heart of our children requires a certain maturity level and confidence I didn't have for many years.  Heck, sometimes I stuggle to find it still.

When my children rebelled,  to my shame, I even sometimes had an attitude of "how dare you behave that way?" and punished accordingly and arbitrarily.

It takes time and effort and patience to see behind the behavior to the root of the problem.

I'm getting better at it over time, hopefully they won't need counseling when they are grown. :)

In any case, I came across a post today that deeply touched me and I am sharing it because I think it's honesty and beauty are worth sharing.   I really hope you get as much out of it as I did and that it is relevant to your life as well as mine.

Here it is:

It Takes Joy

Blessings

Lizzie

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